[xioxxio]

I am looking at getting a notebook to trade with for home, so I am not tied down to a desk watching the markets.

Any recommendations appreciated.

Intel i7 processor
6GB Ram
17-18" screen (1920*1080)

What other minimum specs do I need besides the above?

Thanks

[TheNegotiator]

I think Asus are coming out with some decent and reasonably priced ones at the moment. I don't have a model for you though. I don't know whether you actually even need to have 6GB. 4GB should do for the most part. It all depends what you're willing to spend though.

Make sure you pick one up with a 2nd gen i7 and confirm it is 4 core/8 thread. I think there may be one which is 2/4. Also, depending on the level of charting you'll be doing, an ssd could be useful. But unless you are comfortable with sticking one in yourself and reinstalling windows, probably dont bother as most companies fleece you for ssd's as an add-on and don't even give you very good ones.

[TheNegotiator]

This is the intel page with processor specs for i7 sandybridge:-

2nd Generation Intel® Core? i7 Processor Specifications

[Tams]

useful CPU benchmark

PassMark - CPU Benchmarks - List of Benchmarked CPUs

[veAL]

I think you should look to have the possibility to plug in another monitor

Cheers